Summary: Welcome to the Packet Pushers Heavy Networking show. No, this isn’t a new show in our line-up. It’s the Weekly Show you’ve known since 2010, now with a new name.<br> Why the name change?<br> One reason is to reflect our growth. When Packet Pushers first launched, this was the only show we did. The podcast was published once a week, so voila–the Weekly Show.<br> Over the years, we’ve grown into a network of technical podcasts across multiple channels, so we thought it was time to freshen up the name on the podcast that started it all.<br> Second, it’s a reflection of how the industry has changed. Ten years ago, you could nestle into your technical silo and not worry too much about what was happening in other areas.<br> That’s not the case any more. IT engineers need to have knowledge in many disciplines. Our podcast network reflects that: shows like IPv6 Buzz, Datanauts, and Full Stack Journey delve into all kinds of IT infrastructure, and aim to help your professional development.<br> Of course, you still need deep expertise, so when you want to focus on networking technology, Heavy Networking is our main channel.<br> We’ve changed the name, but if you’re subscribed to the Weekly Show you don’t need to do anything. You’ll still get this show in your favorite podcatcher.<br> Not Just Navel-Gazing<br> Don’t worry, the whole show isn’t just about us. We also analyze some trends and issues we think will have an impact in 2019. They include:<br> <br> * How SD-WAN will disrupt traditional telco business<br> * Whether a managed SD-WAN service makes sense<br> * What skills and expertise will be of value in 2019 and beyond<br> * How much should you be learning about the cloud<br> * Why deep networking knowledge still matters<br> <br>
